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Product Liability Laws in Kentucky.
Kentucky product-liability law is governed by the Product Liability Act at KRS §§ 411.310–411.340, which applies strict liability, negligence, and warranty theories against sellers and manufacturers of defective products. Kentucky’s 1-year personal-injury statute of limitations generally applies.
Last verified: 2026-04-17
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Statute of Limitations
Product-liability claims in Kentucky sounding in personal injury are generally subject to the state’s 1-year personal-injury limitation period.
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Key Kentucky Statutes
The Product Liability Act sets substantive and procedural rules for product-liability claims in Kentucky.
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